EKG
+0.98 · +5.43%
$18.99 · NASDAQ

First Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETF (EKG) ETF Analysis | Health

First Trust · USA
AUM:$2.7M
#– of – in Health ETFs

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Market Performance

EKG returned -4.9% over the past year, broadly in line with flat market conditions.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.65% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is EKG?

The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks and depositary receipts that comprise the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of a selection of companies that are primarily engaged in and involved at the intersection of healthcare and technology, as classified by Lux Capital based on analysis of the products and services offered by those companies.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Negative 12-Month Return
EKG returned -4.9% over the past year, reflecting recent market conditions.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.65%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 67.7% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$2.7M
Expense Ratio0.65%
Dividend Yield0.00%
Holdings36
Inception DateMar 2022
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta1.84
CategoryHealth
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+22.7%
1Y
+27.0%
3Y
+37.0%
5Y
+11.1%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in EKG 5 years ago, it would have grown to £11,113 — a gain of £1,113.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

EKG delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearEKG
2026 YTD+16.2%
2025+11.3%
2024+9.0%
2023+0.5%
2022-19.6%
CAGR 4yr-0.5%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +3.5%Worst year: -19.6% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
25.7%
Moderate
Momentum
+15.7%
30-day change
Support Level
19.78
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Momentum is upward with a 15.7% move over 30 days.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.